Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,305.04, 387,457.02 and 71,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,305.04, 387,457.02 and 71,316 is: 106,973.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,305.04 : 387,457.02 = 71,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,305.04/387,457.02 = 71,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,305.04x = 387,457.02 × 71,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,305.04x = 27,631,884,838.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,631,884,838.32/258,305.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,973.85
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